An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude on Richter scale struck the Egyptian city resort of Hurghada, no casualties or maternal damages were reported.
The Egyptian website of Al Ahram Gate quoted the Egyptian National institute for Astronomical Research as saying in a statement that the earthquake occurred 37 km northeast of Hurghada city at a depth of 23 km.
On March 22nd, an earthquake measuring 4 degrees on the Richter scale struck the city of Aswan in southern Egypt.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
Foreign Ministers of the Gulf cooperation Council ( GCC), Jordan, Egypt and Iraq support every efforts exerted to realize a political solution to the crisis in Syria that keeps its security, stability and Arab identity.
“The Ministers exchanged viewpoints about the efforts exerted to reach a political solution in Syria, end the crisis, combat terrorism, preserve Syria’s sovereignty and stop foreign intervention in its domestic affairs,” Saudi Press Agency quoted Foreign Ministry as saying in a statement at the conclusion of a consultative meeting for GCC, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq in Jeddah.
The Ministers agreed the necessity of solving the humanitarian crisis in Syria and providing a suitable environment to deliver aid to all regions and preparing the appropriate conditions for the return of refugees to their hometown.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
Indonesian Minister of Law and Human Rights, Yasonna Laoly discussed with the Syrian Ambassador in Jakarta, Abdul- Moneim Annan means of boosting judicial and law cooperation between the two countries.
During the meeting, the two sides discussed mechanisms for enhancing legal confidence as a guarantee to protect investment and trade exchange between private and public sectors in both states, file of combating terrorism and other issues of common interests between Syria and Indonesia.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency
The ministerial “consultative” meeting hosted by Saudi Arabia Friday began in Jeddah with the participation of representatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, Jordan, Egypt and Iraq. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, who represented Jordan at the meeting, held separate meetings with Arab foreign ministers and discussed ties and developments. Safadi and the Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, discussed the “strong” ties between the two kingdoms and ways to enhance joint Arab action and coordinate positions on Arab and regional issues. Safadi met with the Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shukri and Oman’s Foreign Minister, Badr Busaidi. He discussed with his counterparts strengthening cooperation between Jordan, Oman and Egypt. Safadi and the diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, Anwar Gargash, discussed regional and international developments.
Source: Jordan News Agency
DUBAI, 14th April, 2023 (WAM) — During its first meeting for 2023, the Emirates Food Security Council (EFSC) discussed the action plan for 2023 and latest developments in the agricultural sector globally, and harmonized local efforts to enhance national food security according to sustainable foundations. Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Chair of EFSC, said: ”Food security is one of the most important strategic directions for the UAE, given the challenges the country faces regarding the scarcity of arable land and water scarcity. Additionally, economic and political changes taking place across the world increase pressures on the food systems in the country and make it necessary to continue working more quickly and more efficiently to enhance national food security.” ”As count down for the UAE hosting of COP28 has begun, we need to highlight the UAE’s model in enhancing its food security with the most sustainable technologies and methods that contribute to reducing climate changes and preserving the environment at the national and global levels,” she added, stressing that the UAE has a global innovation-enabled model of food security and operated innovative and unique agricultural projects. Considering the latest global developments in the agricultural sector, the meeting discussed the necessary measures to strengthen the food system in the country by secure the country’s need for various strategic agricultural and food commodities and to facilitate the movement of food trade. The Emirates Food Security Council operates through a mechanism that takes into account the common trends in managing the food security ecosystem in the country, which includes the elements of water security, energy security, emergencies and crises, strategic stocks, local agricultural production, food safety, foreign investment, diversification of import sources, and nutrition.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)
Intense fighting has gripped Sudan’s capital 18 months after a military coup, further derailing a transition to democratic elections and intensifying turmoil in the East African country.
Leaders from Sudan’s army and the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have been at odds over integrating forces, part of a drawn-out process to install civilian-led rule following the 2019 ouster of long-ruling autocrat Omar al Bashir in a military coup after mass protests in the country.
October 25, 2021: Coup
On October 25, 2021, a second coup takes place in Sudan, led by General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, the head of the military council that has been in power since the 2019 coup.
The military dissolves the power-sharing transitional council and detained its leaders, including Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok.
A state of emergency is declared and the coup is met with widespread protests and condemnation from the international community.
Security forces kill seven protesters and wound dozens in the violence.
The United States and the World Bank suspend vital aid to Sudan.
November 11: New ruling council
The African Union suspends Sudan.
The United Nations and the United States call on Sudan’s military rulers to restore a civilian-led government.
On November 11, Sudan’s de facto leader Burhan, forms a new ruling council.
Burhan leads the council. The main bloc demanding a transfer to civilian rule is excluded.
November 21: PM returns
On November 21, Burhan agrees to restore the transition to civilian rule, with elections slated for July 2023.
Hamdok is reinstated as premier. Several civilian leaders are released.
Protests continue and are harshly repressed.
January 2, 2022: PM quits
As the death toll from the protests mounts, Hamdok resigns on January 2, 2022.
UN-brokered negotiations, boycotted by the main civilian groups, start in early June but are quickly broken off.
July 4: Military to step aside
On July 4, Burhan says the army will quit the talks in order to allow civilian groups to form a government.
The main civilian bloc says it suspects a ruse.
The World Bank earmarks $100 million in aid for Sudan.
December 5: Preliminary deal
Sudan’s military, paramilitary and most civilian leaders sign an interim deal on December 5 aimed at restoring the civilian transition within two years.
Protesters take to the streets, complaining the accord ignores demands for justice for the more than 120 pro-democracy demonstrators killed since Burhan’s coup.
January 2023: Negotiations
Military and civilian leaders meet in early January 2023 to discuss key contentious issues such as transitional justice, accountability and security reforms, including the integration of the feared paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) into the regular army.
April 13: ‘Dangerous’ tensions
Tensions emerge between the army and RSF over the proposed integration.
Burhan’s deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who commands the RSF, says the 2021 coup was a “mistake” that has invigorated remnants of Bashir’s regime, remarks seen as referring to Burhan.
The planned signing of a final deal on democratic transition is twice postponed.
On April 13, the army warns Sudan is at a “dangerous… turning point”.
April 15: Fighting in Khartoum
On April 15, explosions and gunfire rock the capital Khartoum, with the paramilitaries and army exchanging accusations of attacking each other’s bases.
The RSF says it controls Khartoum airport and the presidential palace, claims denied by the army. Sudan’s air force targets RSF bases.
Civilian leaders call for an immediate ceasefire, as well as the African Union, United Nations and others.
Source: TRTworld.com
